The lecture duration is 29min.
0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.
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This presentation covers key concepts pertaining to the use of local anesthetics in the emergency department. The mechanism of action of local anesthetics dependents on reaching the active site of sodium channels in the nervous system and muscles. This action is reliant on a variety of pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic properties that will be discussed. Adjuvant agents like epinephrine and sodium bicarbonate can be added to local anesthetics to increase duration of action, hemostasis and reduce injection site pain. Application to patient cases will be described.
Emergency Medicine Doctors
Emergency Medicine Nurses
Paramedics
Rural GP's
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to: